--- title: "HSN Code for Gin in containers 2L or less | HSN 22085011 GST Rate" description: "Find HSN and GST Rates for 22085011 related to Gin in containers 2L or less with BUSY Accounting - The reliable source for HSN and GST details in India." canonical: "https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-22085011/" --- # HSN Code 22085011: Gin in containers 2L or less - [Section 04: Guide to HSN Section 04](https://busy.in/hsn/section-04/) - [Chapter 22: Beverages, Spirits and Vinegar](https://busy.in/hsn/chapter-22/) - [Sub-chapter 2208: Spirituous Beverages](https://busy.in/hsn/sub-chapter-2208/) ## GST rates | Description | CGST | SGST | IGST | CESS | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Gin and Geneva : In containers holding 2 l or less : Gin | Not under GST | Not under GST | Not under GST | 0% | ## Frequently asked questions ### What products are classified under HSN 22085011 ? It includes Gin in containers 2L or less ### Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Gin in containers 2L or less? Generate an e‑way bill if the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000 (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies. ### Can we claim ITC on inputs used to trade Gin in containers 2L or less? If your outward supply is taxable (5%/12% etc.), eligible ITC is available subject to general restrictions. For exempt/Nil supplies, reverse credit per Rule 42. ### How should mixed supplies be billed when Gin in containers 2L or less is sold with other items? Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Gin in containers 2L or less; Nil for exempt items if applicable). ### Any common misclassification issue with Gin in containers 2L or less? Use the exact HSN and the correct form (fresh/chilled vs. frozen/dried; PPL vs. not). Apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection. ### Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Gin in containers 2L or less? For many agri/food items, GST applies at 5% when they are not fresh/chilled and are sold as pre‑packaged & labelled. Loose or fresh/chilled forms may be Nil. ### How much GST applies to Gin in containers 2L or less? Under HSN 22085011, Gin in containers 2L or less attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the form and packaging clearly on the invoice. ## India's trade performance: HSN Code 22085011 (FY 2024-25) Source: TradeStat EIDB, Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Values in ₹ Crore (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25). - Exports: ₹50 Cr (+25.40% YoY) — 0.0014% of India's total exports - Imports: ₹97 Cr (+0.70% YoY) — 0.0016% of India's total imports - Trade balance: −₹47 Cr (Deficit); surplus rank #10207 of 12657 HSN codes - Share of Sub-Chapter 2208: 2.40% of its exports; import side 1.91% - Rank within Sub-Chapter 2208: #8 of 51 by export value; import-side #11 ### Key metrics - Export CAGR: 24.89% (FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, 7 fiscal years) - National export rank: #3638 of 12657 HSN codes by export value (FY 2024-25) - Peak growth year: +48.07% in FY 2020-21 - Contribution to Sub-Ch. 2208: 2.40% of its exports (FY 2024-25) ## India export-import trade statistics: HSN Code 22085011 7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB. | FY | Exports (₹ Cr) | Exp share | Exp YoY | Exp % of Sub-Ch. 2208 | Imports (₹ Cr) | Imp share | Imp YoY | Imp % of Sub-Ch. 2208 | Trade balance | Exp rank | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY 2018-19 | 13.10 | 0.0006% | — | 1.12% | 29.69 | 0.0008% | — | 1.24% | −16.59 | #4669 | | FY 2019-20 | 14.25 | 0.0006% | +8.78% | 1.31% | 34.57 | 0.0010% | +16.44% | 1.43% | −20.32 | #4558 | | FY 2020-21 | 21.10 | 0.0010% | +48.07% | 1.55% | 28.38 | 0.0010% | −17.91% | 1.93% | −7.28 | #4119 | | FY 2021-22 | 27.82 | 0.0009% | +31.85% | 2.22% | 50.26 | 0.0011% | +77.10% | 2.11% | −22.44 | #4132 | | FY 2022-23 | 31.20 | 0.0009% | +12.15% | 2.10% | 126.12 | 0.0022% | +150.94% | 2.69% | −94.92 | #4115 | | FY 2023-24 | 39.65 | 0.0011% | +27.08% | 2.05% | 96.32 | 0.0017% | −23.63% | 2.14% | −56.67 | #3845 | | FY 2024-25 | 49.72 | 0.0014% | +25.40% | 2.40% | 96.99 | 0.0016% | +0.70% | 1.91% | −47.27 | #3638 | - CAGR (7-year): exports 24.89%/yr, imports 21.81%/yr (consistently Deficit) ## Key trade insights: HSN Code 22085011 export-import analysis ### Consistent export growth: 24.89% CAGR over 7 years India's exports under HSN Code 22085011 have grown at a compound annual rate of 24.89% over 7 fiscal years, rising from ₹13.10 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹49.72 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 22085011 ranked #3638 among all 12657 HSN codes by export value In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 22085011 ranks #3638 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 2208, it ranks #8 of 51. By trade surplus, it ranks #10207 of 12657. ### FY 2020-21 was the strongest growth year for HSN Code 22085011 exports The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 22085011 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 48.07% over the prior year. ### India records a trade deficit of ₹47.27 Crore in HSN Code 22085011 goods In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹96.99 Cr exceeded exports of ₹49.72 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹47.27 Crore — ranking #10207 of 12657 by surplus magnitude. ### Import growth of 21.81% CAGR signals rising demand for Gin in containers 2L or less India's imports under HSN Code 22085011 have grown at 21.81% CAGR, reaching ₹96.99 Crore in FY 2024-25. ### HSN Code 22085011 contributes 2.40% of Sub-Chapter 2208 exports — ranked #8 Among the 51 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 2208, HSN Code 22085011 ranks #8 by export value — accounting for 2.40% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 1.91% share (rank #11). ## Related HSN Codes in Sub-Chapter 2208 Ranked by export value (FY 2024-25). | Rank | HSN Code | Exports (FY 2024-25) | | --- | --- | --- | | #1 | [HSN Code 22083013: Blended Whisky (≤ 2L Containers)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-22083013/) | ₹659 Cr | | #2 | [HSN Code 22083099: Whiskies \| Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-22083099/) | ₹393 Cr | | #3 | [HSN Code 22083019: Whiskies (2L or less)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-22083019/) | ₹309 Cr | | #4 | [HSN Code 22084011: Rum (≤2L)](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-22084011/) | ₹183 Cr | | #5 | [HSN Code 22086000: Vodka](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-22086000/) | ₹114 Cr | | #6 | [HSN Code 22083012: Whiskies: Scotch](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-22083012/) | ₹85 Cr | | #7 | [HSN Code 22082011: Spirits from Distilled Grape Wine or Marc](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-22082011/) | ₹83 Cr | | #8 | HSN Code 22085011: Gin in containers 2L or less (this hsn code) | ₹50 Cr | | #9 | [HSN Code 22082099: Spirits from Distilling Grape Wine or Marc: Other](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-22082099/) | ₹50 Cr | | #10 | [HSN Code 22083011: Bourbon whiskey: 2l or less](https://busy.in/hsn/hsn-22083011/) | ₹38 Cr |